The Netherlands has officially returned all Benin artefacts in its possession to Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to the repatriation of looted cultural heritage. Marieke Van Bommel, Director General of the Wereld Museum, announced the handover of 119 historical artefacts to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, at a ceremony held at the royal…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the rest of the Nigerian delegation have arrived in Vatican City in preparation for Pope Francis’s funeral, which will take place on Saturday. Akpabio is heading the five-member delegation, which was sent by President Bola Tinubu to represent Nigeria at the funeral of the late head of the Roman Catholic…
Senator Osita Izunaso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, has issued a stern warning to individuals and entities involved in fraudulent investment schemes. According to the new law recently assented to by President Bola Tinubu, promoters and operators of prohibited schemes now face stringent penalties, including a minimum fine of ₦20 million…
Environmentalists from different parts of Nigeria have urged the African Union (AU) to adopt a strong policy for African wildlife conservation, prevent the extinction of African elephants, and promote waste-to-wealth artwork. A former Ondo State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Funso Esan, and the state Goodwill Ambassador for Environment, Ms. Olayemi Olapeju, among other environmentalists made…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s housing sector have raised concern that the country is facing a housing deficit of over 17 million units, driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, and rising construction costs. Speaking during the presentation of a report by the Sixteenth Council in partnership with the Capital City Development Limited, in Lagos on Thursday, titled:…
Founder of Alerte Universal Limited, James Useghan, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming emergency response through technology, as he plans to integrate the Alerte app with government agencies and private security firms. He noted that Alerte is designed to provide immediate assistance in crises by integrating real-time location sharing, AI-driven safety recommendations, and seamless communication…
Nigeria’s trade surplus stood at N5.81 trillion in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest foreign trade statistics report released this Friday. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that Nigeria recorded a total trade volume of N138 trillion, the highest in the country’s history, representing a 106% increase compared…
Nigeria and China have signed a €7.6 billion Green Hydrogen Energy Deal that will lead to a gradual transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, in line with global best practices. The agreement was signed at the weekend in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, between the Federal Government, APPL Hydrogen Limited, and a Chinese…
The Nigeria government and Saudi have opened talks on key areas of economic collaboration, including industrial development, renewable energy, and infrastructure investments aimed at driving economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun on Friday in Abuja hosted a high-level delegation from the Saudi…
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has charged the Motherland 2025 Initiative Committee to work assiduously to ensure the success of the project aimed at bringing back Nigerians in the diaspora and drastically curbing the migration of its citizens to other countries. The Minister gave the charge…
